§ 36-9-11-6 — Powers of works board; payment of expenses; contracts

(a) The municipal works board may take all
steps and enter into all contracts or agreements necessary or incidental
to the performance of its duties and the exercise of its powers under
this chapter.
(b) The works board may employ engineers, architects, financial
consultants, attorneys, inspectors, superintendents, managers,
accountants, and other employees that it considers necessary for the
execution of its powers and duties, fix their compensation, and
establish their duties. However, the powers of a city works board under
this subsection are subject to the statutes relating to the executive
departments of cities.
(c) All compensation for services and expenses incurred under this
chapter shall be paid solely from money provided under this chapter.
The works board may not bind itself or the municipality beyond the
extent to which money has been or may be made available to the board
under this chapter.
(d) All contracts or agreements with any contractor or contractors
for labor, supplies, or equipment shall be let and entered into in
accordance with IC 5-22 and IC 36-1-12.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 19-5-11-6;
19-5-13-7.]
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.84. Amended by Acts
1981, P.L.57, SEC.41; P.L.49-1997, SEC.83.